Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, the team verified in a statement on Thursday night.
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, the team verified in a statement on Thursday night.
Before the statement, Rivera's cancer investigation was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The team claims that the cancer is at a lymph node and was detected from a self-care check. The team also says the cancer is at an early phase and can be considered"quite treatable and curable, providing a fantastic prognosis for Coach Rivera for a complete recovery."
"For now, Coach has asked that the team keep things business as usual and remain focused, however a'Plan B' is set up if it's decided that he should take off some time," the staff statement says.
The group also posted Twitter on Thursday night,"We love you, @RiverboatRonHC. We're all with you, Stephanie, Christopher, and Courtney."
Jason Wright, recently named president of the team, tweeted,"Adding my prayers for health to the innate strength and profound resilience in @RiverboatRonHC's entire body, mind, and Spirit."
Rivera and his family thanked everyone for the outpouring of"love and support."
Before the statement, Rivera's cancer investigation was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The team claims that the cancer is at a lymph node and was detected from a self-care check. The team also says the cancer is at an early phase and can be considered"quite treatable and curable, providing a fantastic prognosis for Coach Rivera for a complete recovery."
"For now, Coach has asked that the team keep things business as usual and remain focused, however a'Plan B' is set up if it's decided that he should take off some time," the staff statement says.
The group also posted Twitter on Thursday night,"We love you, @RiverboatRonHC. We're all with you, Stephanie, Christopher, and Courtney."
Jason Wright, recently named president of the team, tweeted,"Adding my prayers for health to the innate strength and profound resilience in @RiverboatRonHC's entire body, mind, and Spirit."
Rivera and his family thanked everyone for the outpouring of"love and support."
